Roger "Roy" Bullivant, PMP

Current

• Director of Product Development at EcoThermics

Past

• Senior Manager at CGN & Associates
• Global Product / Commercialization Manager at BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS
• Project / Product Manager at EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

• Global Product Manager at Robert Bosch Corporation
• Senior Industrial Project Manager at MOBIL CHEMICAL / TENNECO PACKAGING
• Facility Manager / Industrial Engineer at XEROX CORPORATION

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Education

• Rochester Institute of Technology
• State University of New York College at Buffalo
• State University of New York at Buffalo

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Industry

Consumer Electronics

Websites

• Peoria PDMA

Roger "Roy" Bullivant, PMP’s Summary

Passionate, customer-focused Senior Manager with 20 years of broad-based experience in design, manufacturing, and marketing of consumer products with multiple global Fortune 500 corporations. Demonstrated capacity to set product management vision, including defining product feature, financial, marketing, engineering, and customer service objectives. Proven track record of leading teams in driving innovative products, improving processes, and embracing new technologies to advance project and corporate objectives. Expertise in consumer electronics and advanced technology. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, and CAD. Strong cross-cultural skills; including travel throughout the Europe and the Far East and leading multi-national teams.

Roger "Roy" Bullivant, PMP’s Specialties:

With 20 years of progressive leadership experience at four top 100 companies and in-depth expertise with leading edge technologies, my objective is to take on a broad management role in a consumer electronics corporation. My background encompasses all aspects of bringing new products to market, including design evaluation, market research, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution.

Roger "Roy" Bullivant, PMP’s Experience

• Director of Product Development

  EcoThermics

  (Renewables & Environment industry)

  January 2009 — Present (7 months)

• Senior Manager

  CGN & Associates

  (Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)

  August 2006 — January 2009 (2 years 6 months)

  Senior manager evaluating and managing large-scale projects that provide strategic direction for Fortune 100 as well as small scale clients in a broad range of industries.
  
  • Managed transition from Departmental to Global Purchasing by restructuring 100+ staffed Purchasing Department, and changing roles and responsibilities of buyers.
  • Implemented Project Management Office (PMO) to prioritize and implement Product Portfolios
  
  Accomplishments:
   Utilized proprietary simulation software and processes to identify product development bottlenecks resulting in 25% cost reduction, while meeting or exceeding all project objectives.
   Reduced costs of components by $6M in 6 months of 2007; expected 2008 reduction is $60M
   Implemented 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing with 6 suppliers.
   Enabled training and use of 5 year capacity tool by both Buyers and Suppliers to ensure no critical parts shortages. Avoided potential lost revenue due to lack of components of $160M for 2006.

• Global Product / Commercialization Manager

  BOSCH SECURITY SYSTEMS

  (Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Consumer Electronics industry)

  June 2005 — July 2006 (1 year 2 months)

  Comprehensive Product Management responsibility for $50M global Intrusion Detector business. Direct responsibility for meeting financial targets, new product development, product introduction, and overall product portfolio management.
  
  • Chaired world wide cross functional teams to; capture voice of the customer, define market potential, benchmark competition / determine vectors of differentiation, develop Marketing material, and create training material.
  • Developed and managed a successful product portfolio consolidation strategy. Through the design and development of more flexible products, fewer products are needed reducing inventory and complexity.
  
  Accomplishments:
  • Grew Revenue by 13%, while maintaining a Gross Margin percent of 60%.
  • Reduced inventories by 25%, while improving product availability by 12%
  • Successfully Launched $300K Marketing campaign

• Project / Product Manager

  EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; EKC; Consumer Electronics industry)

  September 1996 — June 2005 (8 years 10 months)

  Lead global teams to develop and launch products, worldwide. Direct “cradle to grave” product lifecycle including development of go-to-market strategies at launch and close-out of discontinued products.
  • Spearheaded development and launch of consumer digital cameras and accessories that have been delivered on time, under budget, and have consistently met revenue projections.
  • Remained on-call 24/7 to meet ongoing project plans and provide expertise to partners in the Far East.
  • Provided matrix management to multiple global cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Engineering, Sales, and Distribution, to evaluate product potential, features, costs and, production schedule.
  
  Accomplishments:
  • Realized 2005 goal of $950 million 2005 revenue from multiple Digital Camera programs
  • Credited with facilitating $4 million in annual cost savings by negotiating with suppliers and using on-line reverse auction process.

• Global Product Manager

  Robert Bosch Corporation

  (Consumer Electronics industry)

  1995 — 1996 (1 year)

• Senior Industrial Project Manager

  MOBIL CHEMICAL / TENNECO PACKAGING

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PTV; Packaging and Containers industry)

  September 1995 — September 1996 (1 year 1 month)

  Consulted internally with Mobil/Tenneco manufacturing facilities nationwide to improve productivity through the implementation of process improvements and automated equipment.
  
  • Analyzed material handling processes and directed implementation of innovative solutions integrating automated guided vehicles, dragline, and overhead conveying systems.
  • Integrated ergonomically-advanced automated packaging equipment into manufacturing processes.
  
  Accomplishments:
  • Maximized production and material flow in four different factories by analyzing, simulating, and defining processes. Recommended capital improvement projects exceeded $100 million.
  • Managed resources, negotiated terms/deliveries with vendors, and communicated project details to senior management. Consistently completed projects on time and within budget.

• Facility Manager / Industrial Engineer

  XEROX CORPORATION

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; XRX; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

  September 1992 — September 1995 (3 years 1 month)

  Contracted to lead day-to-day facilities management of Xerox’s first independent workgroup of Industrial Engineers at a 460,000 square foot warehouse/office complex.
  
  • Participated in engineering projects with emphasis on improving productivity, reducing packaging costs, and managing capital funding projects that resulted in significant facility upgrades.
  • Directed and administered $4 million annual budget.
  • Redesigned 400,000 square foot warehouse ($12 million project) using CAD; planned specifically for material handling equipment, production flow, AGV systems, and office layouts.
  
  Accomplishments:
  • Increased productivity 25% in warehouse by applying statistical analysis.
  • Decreased energy consumption 20%
  • Recognized with countless written customer acknowledgements and awards, including Senior Staff Recognition.
  • Set benchmarks recognized corporate-wide for energy conservation, cost reduction, and fiscal management

Roger "Roy" Bullivant, PMP’s Education

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  MS , Manufacturing Management and Leadership , 1998 — 2000

  Named Outstanding Adult Student by Rochester Area Colleges Continuing Education (RACCE)

• State University of New York College at Buffalo

  BS , Industrial Engineering , 1988 — 1991

• State University of New York at Buffalo

  BS , Industrial Engineering , 1988 — 1991

Additional Information

Roger "Roy" Bullivant, PMP’s Websites:

• Peoria PDMA

Roger "Roy" Bullivant, PMP’s Interests:

My Family, Music, Biking, Movies, Golf, Books

Roger "Roy" Bullivant, PMP’s Groups:

President of Peoria Product Development & Management Association (PDMA)
Coach for annual NASA sponsored Odyssey of the mind competition
Former President of Kodak Working Parents League diversity group, Alfred State College

•    Executive Suite
•    Product Development and Management Association
•    RIT Alumni Group - Rochester Institute of Technology
•    Innovation People Expert Innovators Creative Network
•    Project Manager Networking Group
•    PMI Certified PMPs
•    Front End of Innovation
•    University at Buffalo Alumni Association
•    Tenneco Alumni
•    Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, & Lean Group
•    Xerox Alumni
•    High Tech Rochester
•    CGN Alumni Group
•    Kodak
•    Rochester NY Residents
•    SUNY at Alfred NY - Alumni
•    Product Development & Management Association's Annual International Conference
•    Kodak Alumni
•    The Revenue Network
•    Chicago Area Renewable Energy

Roger "Roy" Bullivant, PMP’s Honors:

Project Management Professional (PMP) Certified
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified
Received several Senior Staff Special Recognition Awards for contributions.
Named Outstanding Adult Student by Rochester Area Colleges Continuing Education (RACCE).

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